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Lettieri was in Austin, Texas, at former Rangers teammate Kevin Hayes’ bachelor party when he signed his contract Saturday.

I just never knew if it was going to happen or when the time would be. “Minnesota has always had my heart, and I’ve always wanted to play for the Wild. Every Minnesota guy I know, when the season ends or when you’re coming home from Christmas break, when you’re boarding that flight to get back to Minnesota, you have a jolt of energy just to get back. To have my seventh year be with Minny is a dream come true. “I’m so stoked,” Lettieri told The Athletic.

If not, he knows he could spend time in Des Moines, home of the Wild’s AHL affiliate. His hope is to crack the Wild’s lineup out of training camp this fall. Lettieri, a right-shot forward who can play center or wing, has excellent speed and a terrific shot.

Vinni Lettieri with grandparents, Francine and Lou Nanne.